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in japan, u.s. naval barges carrying fresh water are heading to the nuclear plant to help workers remove water that is contaminated with dangerously high levels of radiation. japan's nuclear agency says radiation in the seawater just off shore of the plant spiked to more than 1,200 times higher than normal. experts are still trying to determine whether there's been a breach in one of the reactors. the earthquake and tsunami has slowed down production and shipping of japanese goods that come to the u.s. so much so that this tanker from japan was the first to arrive at the port of oakland yesterday since the disaster two weeks ago. abc 7 reports on the economic impact ever since. >> after china and south korea, japan is the third largest exporter of containerized goods to the united states. things like cars and auto parts and electronics. these are the people that move those goods from the port of oakland. >> i've seen a lot of auto parts, mainly parts and machinery ago cultur machinery ago cultural.
in japan, u.s. naval barges carrying fresh water are heading to the nuclear plant to help workers remove water that is contaminated with dangerously high levels of radiation. japan's nuclear agency says radiation in the seawater just off shore of the plant spiked to more than 1,200 times higher than normal. experts are still trying to determine whether there's been a breach in one of the reactors. the earthquake and tsunami has slowed down production and shipping of japanese goods that come to...
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the u.s. federal government is also concerned about the impact of social media on trial jurors. when former giants home run barry bonds begins his federal perjury trial in two weeks, members of the jury could be asked to hand over i-phones, blackberry's and other digital devices when court is in session. bonds' defense team proposes warning jurors they could be held in contempt of court for doing any electronic research on the case. charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he debuted a new life stream web show called sheen's corner. he hosted the show while several people sat nearby including one of his live-in girlfriends. the actor showed off his latest tattoo bearing his new phrase winning written across his wrist. he was build a premier episode and the actor is indicating he'll do another show. one point sheen had 115,000 people watching. archbishop desmond too too will preach at 11:00 this morning. the no bell laureate shown here on stage at the world cup soccer tournament last year is now retired from public life but he agreed to preach at grace cathedral. a
the u.s. federal government is also concerned about the impact of social media on trial jurors. when former giants home run barry bonds begins his federal perjury trial in two weeks, members of the jury could be asked to hand over i-phones, blackberry's and other digital devices when court is in session. bonds' defense team proposes warning jurors they could be held in contempt of court for doing any electronic research on the case. charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he...
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. >> u.s. pledged medical and humanitarian support. >> we are working aggressively to support our japanese ally in this time of explored charge, search and rescue teams are on the ground to help recovery efforts. we have flown hundreds of rescue mission and distributed water and food to the japanese people. >>> and in new fallout from the investigation into the contra costa drug task force. district attorney's office now says it will dismiss about dozen cases involving arrests made by norman welch the former head of the task force, they are facing challengers of selling drugs they stole from drug task force seizures. contra costa public defender is calling the d.a.'s office to remove itself from the case. >>> jurors in barry bonldz trial won't get to hear some of the most dramatic evidence when the trial starts on monday. a federal judge has thrown out voicemail of bonds' former mistress. prosecutors hoped to use the voice mails who they said are profane and threatening and are the result of bo
. >> u.s. pledged medical and humanitarian support. >> we are working aggressively to support our japanese ally in this time of explored charge, search and rescue teams are on the ground to help recovery efforts. we have flown hundreds of rescue mission and distributed water and food to the japanese people. >>> and in new fallout from the investigation into the contra costa drug task force. district attorney's office now says it will dismiss about dozen cases involving...
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. >> u.s. fighter jet goes down in libya, two crew members on board and the latest on coming up. >> tons of rock come crashing down from a santa cruz county cliff. >> forecast coming up, we'll talk about heavy rains in the santa cruz mountains. it's focused in the can of airport delays, snow near boston and minneapolis and severe weather is possible in kansas city and st. louis. go to www.abc7.com where you can find flight tracker. >>> a rock slide has geologists in a race against time. >> here is a live look at dry downtown san francisco, toward the east bay hills, it's not going to last very long. wet weather on the way. heavy at times and even stronger storm that may cause more flooding thursday. >> good morning. chp has issued a wind advisory for the bay bridge. just got word that the vallejo ferry service has been cancelled. >> also this morning, prosecutors will lay out their case against former giants' slugger barry bonds. >> and a marin county sanitation district is looking for a crimin
. >> u.s. fighter jet goes down in libya, two crew members on board and the latest on coming up. >> tons of rock come crashing down from a santa cruz county cliff. >> forecast coming up, we'll talk about heavy rains in the santa cruz mountains. it's focused in the can of airport delays, snow near boston and minneapolis and severe weather is possible in kansas city and st. louis. go to www.abc7.com where you can find flight tracker. >>> a rock slide has geologists in a...
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u.s. state department is sending charter planes to help bring back american citizens who want to leave and advising americans to stay at least 50 miles from the power plant. here is the latest. >> reporter: with japanese fukushima daiichi plant crippled on the ground desperate efforts are coming from the air. helicopters dumping sea water into the holes of the roof of damaged reactor number three hoping to cool it enough to prevent a nuclear meltdown. the energy commerce says there is talk of apocalypse and i think the word is well chosen. it was considered too dangerous yesterday. they said radiation levels were too high. the. >> we are reminded how american leadership is critical to our closest allies, even if the allies are themselves economically advanced and powerful, there are moments where they need our help. >> the state department is providing aircraft to help americans leave japan and wants to evacuate americans 50 miles of the plant. the japanese zone is much smaller. tokyo's ai
u.s. state department is sending charter planes to help bring back american citizens who want to leave and advising americans to stay at least 50 miles from the power plant. here is the latest. >> reporter: with japanese fukushima daiichi plant crippled on the ground desperate efforts are coming from the air. helicopters dumping sea water into the holes of the roof of damaged reactor number three hoping to cool it enough to prevent a nuclear meltdown. the energy commerce says there is...
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commerce numbers show the u.s. economy grew a little faster at the end of 2010 than previously estimated boosted by more inventory building and more business investment in plants and equipment. >> janelle: let's go to the storm watch and damage done. this is what people saw in capitola. no matter where you were in bay area, the storm if that you and will continue through today. live team coverage. terry mcsweeney is falling the fallout in capitola and contra costa county but let's begin with lisa argen tracking more rain. where is the rain now. >> most of it is in the east bay. we're looking at heavier showers moving into the concord area and down through pleasant hill. 680, walnut creek, oakley and brentwood. further to the west, if you are headed over to the richmond-san rafael bridge, getting wet there. few lighter showers around the dumbarton bridge and san mateo bridge, light showers in belmont and more rain showers through gilroy and ben lomond with a rain-snow mix here. we've got a high surf advisory through
commerce numbers show the u.s. economy grew a little faster at the end of 2010 than previously estimated boosted by more inventory building and more business investment in plants and equipment. >> janelle: let's go to the storm watch and damage done. this is what people saw in capitola. no matter where you were in bay area, the storm if that you and will continue through today. live team coverage. terry mcsweeney is falling the fallout in capitola and contra costa county but let's begin...
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the u.s. health stores and drugstores have seen a sudden run on potassium iodide pills and kelp that is natural source. it can help the blocking of thyroid gland from absorbing radiation if taken prior. >> they are expected dpoptd use sonar equipment to take a look at sunken obstacles in the harbor. they have pulled seven sunken boats and they say another 13 are there. the harbor should reopen by early next week. until then, the local fishing industry is on hold. >> they are hurting for money. it's a pretty bad situation right now. >> damage is expected to top $29 million. >> the numbers 669 mean anything to you? state regulators will introduce the new area code for santa clara county. janelle wang with a 411. >> that is exactly right. by the end of 2012 all the phone numbers using the 408 area code will be used up. so that is why they have to introduce another area code, 669 but it's hard for people because it's a habit they get used to an area code and they bond with it. we used to be all 41
the u.s. health stores and drugstores have seen a sudden run on potassium iodide pills and kelp that is natural source. it can help the blocking of thyroid gland from absorbing radiation if taken prior. >> they are expected dpoptd use sonar equipment to take a look at sunken obstacles in the harbor. they have pulled seven sunken boats and they say another 13 are there. the harbor should reopen by early next week. until then, the local fishing industry is on hold. >> they are hurting...
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u.s. officials for help. military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reportedly been able to reach the cooling pool in building 3 with some water this morning. meanwhile, more than 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake struck. now, the latest on the nuclear part of the crisis. >> japanese government officials are cautiously optimistic about the fukushima daiichi power plant in northern japan. they connected the cooling equipment to a diesel generator allowing them to pump sea water in. they expect to have another pump to cool another two. >> the work is continuing to put water into the power plant. at the same time, effort is going on to evaluate the results of yesterday's work. >> reporter: and the team continued operations at the facility's most troubled reactor. they doused number three with water cannons and dropped water from the air with helicopters. on thursday, president obama. >> even as responders continue to do heroic work, we know
u.s. officials for help. military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reportedly been able to reach the cooling pool in building 3 with some water this morning. meanwhile, more than 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake struck. now, the latest on the nuclear part of the crisis. >> japanese government officials are cautiously optimistic about the fukushima daiichi power plant in northern japan. they connected the cooling equipment to a diesel...
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the u.s. insisted something be done. >> we're reminded that american leadership is critical even though the allies are themselves economically advanced and powerful. there are moments where they need our help. >> the state accident now providing aircraft to help americans leave northeast japan and it wants to evacuate americans within 50 miles of the plant. tokyo's airport is packed with people leaving. like a 15-year-old sent by her parents to stay in washington. >> the radiation and they wanted me to come so i'll be safe. >> the chief cabinet secretary says the u.s. government has taken a cautious approach but in the evacuation zone, one man says we are isolated. we are being left here to die. >> a skeleton crew remains at the nuclear plant. one family says the workers are running out of food. she says her father has accepted her fate like a death sentence. >>> united nations forecast says the radioactive plume coming from the reactors will hit islands today and be detected in sacramento and
the u.s. insisted something be done. >> we're reminded that american leadership is critical even though the allies are themselves economically advanced and powerful. there are moments where they need our help. >> the state accident now providing aircraft to help americans leave northeast japan and it wants to evacuate americans within 50 miles of the plant. tokyo's airport is packed with people leaving. like a 15-year-old sent by her parents to stay in washington. >> the...
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meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >> the fires would so hot it would send radioactive particles across the pacific. >> but the nuclear regulatory commission there is a low likelihood that radiation would reach the u.s. in harmful levels. >> despite the assurance that no harmful raise levels, there is creating a run on a specific pill. they say they are getting ten to 20 calls a day for potassium iodide pills. many pharmacies say they have sold out. the tablets usually sell for ten dollars a bottle about but they are going for as much at $60 on ebay. they say the buying spree
meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >>...
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u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven chu. this hearing comes less than 24 hours after president obama defended nuclear power as a key source of energy in the u.s.. >> i still think nuclear power is important of our overall energy mix but we have to do it in a safe and sensible way. >> the president also said he has been assured that neither hawaii or the west coast will be affected. >>> dozens of california students studying abroad in japan are being asked to run home. yesterday the california state university sent a memo telling the schools to bring back the 65 students studying in japan. that includes 12 s
u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven...
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gadhafi now. >> reporter: many say explanation of u.s. policy in libya and cost, they will get a classified briefing from secretary of state clinton and gates. >> eric: president will speak to the nation this afternoon at about 4:30 our time. we'll bring it live to you here on abc7. >> also being politically correct while playing soccer is about to get easier thanks to a bay area entrepreneur. >> a new concern about facebook why trs are saying parents need to keep a closer eye on their teen's social network habits. >> eric: britney dazzled thousands of fans. ♪ for my dry skin, ordinary body washes just aren't moisturizing enough. [ female announcer ] new gold bond deep moisture, with 7 moisturizers and 3 vitamins. the body wash that moisturizes like a lotion. >>> welcome back. here is a look at your california forecast. notice how quiet it is. lots of sunshine and temperatures still below average except for palm springs, 80 today. low to mid-50s for san diego and sacramento and big sur. tahoe, no snow, 47. >> kristen: for years, soccer'
gadhafi now. >> reporter: many say explanation of u.s. policy in libya and cost, they will get a classified briefing from secretary of state clinton and gates. >> eric: president will speak to the nation this afternoon at about 4:30 our time. we'll bring it live to you here on abc7. >> also being politically correct while playing soccer is about to get easier thanks to a bay area entrepreneur. >> a new concern about facebook why trs are saying parents need to keep a...
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it destabilize the so much land mass it couldn't be rebuilt on it. >> the u.s. department of transportation and consumer magazine are launching a new campaign against distracted drivers. transportation secretary ray la hood says driving while using a cellphone is a deadly epidemic. the department's latest statistics show 5500 people were killed and nearly half a million injured in accidents related to distracted driving. a "consumer reports" poll shows more drives under the age of 30 are using a cellphone while driving. 63% say they have used a phone while driving in the last 30 days. 30% text while driving and only 30% think it is dangerous. >> 5:56 is our time. just ahead on abc 7 news, parents are camped out this morning to get their kids signed up for school. >> a teenager goes on trial for a pipe bomb attack at hillsdale high school in the summer of 2009. >> i'm terry mcsweeney live in south san francisco. the average price of a gallon of gas has jumped a near record amount in the past couple weeks. talked to a man down here who's got an idea what the feder
it destabilize the so much land mass it couldn't be rebuilt on it. >> the u.s. department of transportation and consumer magazine are launching a new campaign against distracted drivers. transportation secretary ray la hood says driving while using a cellphone is a deadly epidemic. the department's latest statistics show 5500 people were killed and nearly half a million injured in accidents related to distracted driving. a "consumer reports" poll shows more drives under the age...
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. >> some countries including the u.s. and britain are already drawing up possible military plans involving libya. among things being considered, a possible no-fly zone to prevent libyan leader moammer gadhafi's air force from carrying out air strikes from protestors who want him to step down. forces loyal to qaddafi took control of a key oil installation in port today. and war planes bombed an ammunition depot on a rebel-held eastern town. >> let's get a check of the markets. bloomberg reporter jane king is joining us live from the new york stock exchange. how are things going? i know we're watching apple. >> yes, definitely are. we're gonna start talking with apple here this morning as shares, right now they are trading up just slightly. they're still around $350. investors watching for possible surprises. there is talk that steve jobs may himself appear on stage to help introduce the i-pad 2 today. investors watching for more details on the technology itself. yahoo also getting attention, advance talks to dump a 35% sta
. >> some countries including the u.s. and britain are already drawing up possible military plans involving libya. among things being considered, a possible no-fly zone to prevent libyan leader moammer gadhafi's air force from carrying out air strikes from protestors who want him to step down. forces loyal to qaddafi took control of a key oil installation in port today. and war planes bombed an ammunition depot on a rebel-held eastern town. >> let's get a check of the markets....
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the u.s. 7th fleet said it was moving its ship and aircraft away from the area after discovering low-level radioactive contamination. there are 2800 people confirmed dead after another 1,000 bodies washed up along the coastline. the final death toll could top 10,000. rescue crews are continuing to look for survivors. here's greg black with the latest. >> plumes of thick white smoke over the nuclear power plant monday. the blast is the second at that facility since saturday. radiation levels outside the plants remain elevated. the japanese government says the radiation released in the blast does not pose immediate safety or health risks. >> people there aren't so sure. >> just want to know what's going on. i'm scared. >> the threat of a meltdown is still very real, despite ongoing efforts to cool the reactor's core with seawater. it's a task made even harder because the quake knocked out the electricity after the tsunami flooded its backup generators. >> they have battery backups. they have ons
the u.s. 7th fleet said it was moving its ship and aircraft away from the area after discovering low-level radioactive contamination. there are 2800 people confirmed dead after another 1,000 bodies washed up along the coastline. the final death toll could top 10,000. rescue crews are continuing to look for survivors. here's greg black with the latest. >> plumes of thick white smoke over the nuclear power plant monday. the blast is the second at that facility since saturday. radiation...
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the u.s. will reduce the involvement to a supporting role within days. >> eric: to japan where police report the death toll following the earthquake and tsunami now stands at 9700, another 16,000 people are still missing. nuclear officials say three workers at the fukushima daiichi power plant have been exposed to radioactive elements. two have been sent to the hospital. the plant continues to leak radiation. today government workers will hand out 240,000 bottles of water to house hold with infants after the radiation level in tap water was found to be two times higher than what is recommended for babies. >>> back here in the bay area, a company that is using a living organism in hopes of reducing our reliance on foreign oil. >> once you've determined that you can take algae, klir it, give it a good shake and process it into this -- then the next logical strategic move for a biofuels company is cost met igs >> doesn't seem to connect. >> the stuff is hyaluronic acid. they weren't looking for i
the u.s. will reduce the involvement to a supporting role within days. >> eric: to japan where police report the death toll following the earthquake and tsunami now stands at 9700, another 16,000 people are still missing. nuclear officials say three workers at the fukushima daiichi power plant have been exposed to radioactive elements. two have been sent to the hospital. the plant continues to leak radiation. today government workers will hand out 240,000 bottles of water to house hold...
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the u.s. cites tri-valley in particular where 1500 students were enrolled. the school closed in january when it was found the school was a fraud. they're an immediate threat to our national security. >> bay area company making a big slash when it comes to sustainable seafood. the folks say once you get the news it will change the way you eat seafood. terry mcsweeney has the story. >> dinner has arrive add at the restaurant in cold valley. chef mike roone has bin plans. >> served over a light vinegarette and wantons. >> but just as important to chef roone where this fish is going is where it's from, how it's caught. in other words, is it sustainable seafood. for that he relied on ilovelucy.com. it's not necessarily wild, not necessarily farmed. >> one year ago they began selling to restaurants and caterers in the bay area as well as directly to consumers nationwide. shipping and recyclable cardboard. it only sells seafood approved by the monterey bay aquarium see food watch program. the ahi tun
the u.s. cites tri-valley in particular where 1500 students were enrolled. the school closed in january when it was found the school was a fraud. they're an immediate threat to our national security. >> bay area company making a big slash when it comes to sustainable seafood. the folks say once you get the news it will change the way you eat seafood. terry mcsweeney has the story. >> dinner has arrive add at the restaurant in cold valley. chef mike roone has bin plans. >>...
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the u.s. is also under a tsunami warning. i'm eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. well, that's our news. in just a few minutes, a tsunami is set to hit hawaii triggered by that deadly massive 8.9 massive earthquake in japan. jenelle joins us with the very latest. >> kristen, this is the largest earthquake ever recorded in japan's history and one of the largest earthquakes in the history of the world. 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit friday afternoon local time. we want to show you some video because this is the aftermath, this giant tsunami just sweeping over parts of japan wiping out entire towns, cars, rice patties. taking out roads. it's just devastating. the most devastation is hitting in the northern part of japan. that's where the epicenter hit just off the coast of sendi. that's about 200 miles north of tokyo. there's just been tons of aftershock, too, over 50 most of them. but you can see this wall of water just wiping, wiping away, destroying small towns and homes. the airport here completel
the u.s. is also under a tsunami warning. i'm eric thomas. >> i'm kristen sze. well, that's our news. in just a few minutes, a tsunami is set to hit hawaii triggered by that deadly massive 8.9 massive earthquake in japan. jenelle joins us with the very latest. >> kristen, this is the largest earthquake ever recorded in japan's history and one of the largest earthquakes in the history of the world. 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit friday afternoon local time. we want to show you some...
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two other people were wounded after the gunmen opened fire on a booze carrying u.s. troops. the accused suspects shouted out god is great in arabic before he opened fire. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo. >> accused of leaking classified documents to wikileaks is charged with capital offense. the army filed 22 determine charges against sergeant man being. one for aiding the enemy under the uniform code of military justice which could carry a sentence of life in prison or death. army prosecutors say they will not recommend the death penalty for manning. >> the nfl players association face a deadline. there could be no profootball next season. it looks likely the team owners will look to lock the players out. that means no spring practice, no free agency deals and potentially no 2011 season. both sides have been meeting in washington over a week trying to avert the nfl's first work stoppage since 1987. >> want the fans to know we're trying and if we don't get it done, we know we'll have let them down. >> this is going to hurt your parking lot ahe ten
two other people were wounded after the gunmen opened fire on a booze carrying u.s. troops. the accused suspects shouted out god is great in arabic before he opened fire. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo. >> accused of leaking classified documents to wikileaks is charged with capital offense. the army filed 22 determine charges against sergeant man being. one for aiding the enemy under the uniform code of military justice which could carry a sentence of life in...
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lower close ahead of a report on u.s. home prices. >> kristen: city of san francisco and 49ers have reached a deal over a 40 year battle over maintenance at the candlestick park. paying the team $3 million within 60 days. team gets $9 million in new rent credits and cost reductions. they have long complained about the leaky reluctance wi suites and cracked walls. >>> game two of bay bridge spring series between the giants and a's moves to coliseum in oakland tonight. they returned to at&t park for the first game since winning the world series. aubrey huff hits a home run and gives the giants a 4-3 lead. giants held on, nice catch in foul territory. >>> this is your chance to get a closer look at britney spears concert in san francisco. ♪ ♪ >> spears performed three songs from her new album at bill graham civic auditorium. fans were thrilled and you can watch it in just a little more than an hour from now on "good morning america" this morning from 7:00 to 9:00 right here on abc7. >> moving that inside, i don't think t
lower close ahead of a report on u.s. home prices. >> kristen: city of san francisco and 49ers have reached a deal over a 40 year battle over maintenance at the candlestick park. paying the team $3 million within 60 days. team gets $9 million in new rent credits and cost reductions. they have long complained about the leaky reluctance wi suites and cracked walls. >>> game two of bay bridge spring series between the giants and a's moves to coliseum in oakland tonight. they...
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the president is expected to say that the u.s. acted quickly. rebels advanced more than 350 miles over the weekend winning back territory they had lost to gadhafi including two key oil installations. president obama will outline the military plan during an address tonight at 4:30 our time. we'll bring it to you live here on abc7. >> eric: there is something that is growing in popularity in movie theaters and it's not the films. >> jane king joins us with this morning money scope report. >> if you are one of these people that is late for everything. this is working in your fair. when you go see a movie. it takes long because of all the ads. so they are saying ads were up 13% last year. they are going to run more movies in facebook. films include, unaccepting, harry potter. you can post comments while you are watching the movie. more willingness to borrow more than they earn. consumer spending rose twice. >> right now, we are positive on wall street. pretty quiet and dow gaining about 41. s&p 500 and nasdaq up about 4 each. bloomberg silicon valle
the president is expected to say that the u.s. acted quickly. rebels advanced more than 350 miles over the weekend winning back territory they had lost to gadhafi including two key oil installations. president obama will outline the military plan during an address tonight at 4:30 our time. we'll bring it to you live here on abc7. >> eric: there is something that is growing in popularity in movie theaters and it's not the films. >> jane king joins us with this morning money scope...
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nato's chief says he is against u.s. and british suggestions to arm rebels fighting against gadhafi. >> japan is considering expanding the evacuation zone around the crippled fukushima daiichi plant. janelle wang is live in the newsroom with more. >> reporter: japan is proposing to expand the zone to 12 miles to at least 20 miles and they are saying for residents to evacuate. they are setting up a panel of experts as well as american military personnel to address this crisis. the death toll from the march 11th earthquake is now at 19,000. they are still recovering bodies but the process is slowed by the scale of the destruction and debris. high levels of radiation continue to be detected in the sea waters around the fukushima plant. experts say they have tested positive for some radioactive activity. they delayed the baseball season there. they are using their popularity to collect donations for victims. here in the u.s., they are helping people, including matsui and the oakland a's. they raised about $50,000. a red sox
nato's chief says he is against u.s. and british suggestions to arm rebels fighting against gadhafi. >> japan is considering expanding the evacuation zone around the crippled fukushima daiichi plant. janelle wang is live in the newsroom with more. >> reporter: japan is proposing to expand the zone to 12 miles to at least 20 miles and they are saying for residents to evacuate. they are setting up a panel of experts as well as american military personnel to address this crisis. the...
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standard & poors home prices are falling in most major u.s. cities. live to new york stock exchange coming up in 15 minutes. >> 6:30 very latest on breaking news we have been falling in newark where firefighters are on the scene of an explosion and fire at evergreen refinery. it appears some of it has dialed back as the explosion and fire has been contained. there are s reports of one injury possibly a woulder with a broken arm. >> dozens of firefighters are still there but some have been released. no shelter in place has been issued. there is an elementary school about half a mile from the scene, no word on whether the school will be affected. amy hollyfield is on her way to the scene and we'll have more coming up in just a little while. >> you see from the pictures they continue to spray water on something. we don't know what it is. we don't know why to keep it cool or keep down fumes. but we will find out when amy gets on the scene and we'll let you know the latest. moving on to this story, barry bonds will face another home run hitter as his trial
standard & poors home prices are falling in most major u.s. cities. live to new york stock exchange coming up in 15 minutes. >> 6:30 very latest on breaking news we have been falling in newark where firefighters are on the scene of an explosion and fire at evergreen refinery. it appears some of it has dialed back as the explosion and fire has been contained. there are s reports of one injury possibly a woulder with a broken arm. >> dozens of firefighters are still there but some...
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risk to the u.s. is said to be slight. millions of people spent a third night without water or heat in the near freezing temperatures. a tide of bodies has washed up along japan's coastline and rescue workers have run out of body bags. this volcano in southern japan from the quake-ravaged city. a series of eruptions yesterday. experts say it's unclear if the eruptions are linked to the quake. seismically active zones where earthquakes are common. >> in libya moammer gadhafi has driven rebels on one of their last strong holds. government forces pushed 25 miles into opposition territory after hours of heavy fighting at the oil town of braga yesterday. the rebels lost a vital source of fuel for their vehicles and puts the military less than 150 miles from bengazi. >> a date set for a second hearing for hikers accused of spying. the justice department says it will be held may 11th and likely take place behind closed doors. jane bauer, josh patal and sarah shourd have been charged with espionage. two pleaded not guilty in the f
risk to the u.s. is said to be slight. millions of people spent a third night without water or heat in the near freezing temperatures. a tide of bodies has washed up along japan's coastline and rescue workers have run out of body bags. this volcano in southern japan from the quake-ravaged city. a series of eruptions yesterday. experts say it's unclear if the eruptions are linked to the quake. seismically active zones where earthquakes are common. >> in libya moammer gadhafi has driven...
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. >> we are learning from a u.s. official that the f-15 jet went down yesterday about 2:30 in the afternoon west coast time. they ejected and safely in the american hands. take a look at the jet went down. we are told the crew members ejecting at a high altitude became separated. official word the jet was not shot down, i had mechanical failure. this is day three of the operation, no-fly zone being enforced. it's hoped that the rebels can seize the momentum in their struggles against libyan leader moammar gadhafi. >> democracy can't be impose frd the outside. it must spring from within. from the hearts and souls for those that seek it and are willing to work for it. >> coalition forces say they will continue operations until gadhafi withdraws his forces and stops all attacks against civilians. big story, two crew members have been rescued with only minor injuries. terry mcsweeney, "abc 7 news." >>> it's 6:14. good news this morning coming from the massively damaged fukushima daiichi power plant. within the last hour,
. >> we are learning from a u.s. official that the f-15 jet went down yesterday about 2:30 in the afternoon west coast time. they ejected and safely in the american hands. take a look at the jet went down. we are told the crew members ejecting at a high altitude became separated. official word the jet was not shot down, i had mechanical failure. this is day three of the operation, no-fly zone being enforced. it's hoped that the rebels can seize the momentum in their struggles against...
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the steps the u.s. may try to take to end the fighting there. >> a team of seismic engineers head to new zealand. what they want to learn from that devastating earthquake. >> new details of britney spears free bay area concert. when and Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ñ Ã
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disappointing monthly u.s. sales numbers from mcdonald's and seeing shares down. i already don't get enough sleep. so i'm ready for this weekend's daylight savings time. 40% of rerespondents start preparing a week ahead of time. how? they move clocks on saturday instead of sunday to soften that monday morning clock shock. nearly one in six say they would sacrifice sex for slumber. live at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news. >> okay. (laughter) >> all kinds of good stuff this morning. do a straw poll around here. >> all right. have a good day. we'll see you later. >> full of good ones. >> oh, yeah. everyone who drives a car is trying to figure up how to keep gas in it because of the rising fuel prices but the impact of rising fuel prices is hitting municipal governments hard as well. abc 7's lillian kim takes a look how everyone is trying to cope. >> mark has done the math. he drives to walnut creek every day and costs him a few hundred dollars a month. >> i worked it out the other day and i'm paying 70 to $75 a week. >> more? >> more. >> lo
disappointing monthly u.s. sales numbers from mcdonald's and seeing shares down. i already don't get enough sleep. so i'm ready for this weekend's daylight savings time. 40% of rerespondents start preparing a week ahead of time. how? they move clocks on saturday instead of sunday to soften that monday morning clock shock. nearly one in six say they would sacrifice sex for slumber. live at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news. >> okay. (laughter) >> all kinds of...
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he has said the u.s. will reduce the involvement in a support role within a few days. >> imagine you are flying into one of busiest airports in the nation and airport controller is found asleep at reagan international miles from the white house. the audio recording of the pilot conversation. >> for more than 20 minutes, the tower had gone ominously quiet. american airlines flight from dallas could not reach the tower after being handed over from regional controllers. pilot executed a go round following routine aviation procedure. failing to get the tower on the second approach, he treated the airport as if were uncontrolled and landed. 15 minutes latest. ninth flight was unable to contact anyone. >> the tower, we called on the phone and nobody is answering. so the aircraft went in uncontrolled. >> that is interesting. >> it is. it's happened before. >> both flights landed safely. >> there was one controller on duty. n.t.s.b. investigating whether he was asleep, away from his desk or there was some communi
he has said the u.s. will reduce the involvement in a support role within a few days. >> imagine you are flying into one of busiest airports in the nation and airport controller is found asleep at reagan international miles from the white house. the audio recording of the pilot conversation. >> for more than 20 minutes, the tower had gone ominously quiet. american airlines flight from dallas could not reach the tower after being handed over from regional controllers. pilot executed...
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. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed. some fishermen returned to survey the damage yesterday. >> this is the first time i've been down here since this happened. >> where is your boat now? >> it's somewhere over there underwater. crushed. i was right in the middle of changing engines. i didn't have the new engine in it yet. >> strong surges also caused the gas tanks on several boats to rupture, leak diesel into the harbor. the harbor master estimates damage to be 20 to $25 million. residents are making it back home from japan. jenelle wang was at san francisco international airport yesterday. those reunionses were emotional. >> arriving at sfo including a tearful reunion against gavin and his dad caught in the earthquake thousands of miles away from their east bay home. >> there was the tsunami. she's oh, no. thank goodness she's in the airport. >> it was scary. >> many who returned home today were e
. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed. some fishermen returned to survey the damage yesterday. >> this is the first time i've been down here since this happened. >> where is your boat now? >> it's somewhere over there underwater. crushed. i was right in the middle of changing engines. i didn't have the new engine in it yet. >> strong surges also caused the...
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. moammer gadhafi said libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said action against bolivia was show real intention to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebels. >> a small tsunami along the country's north even coast, no reports of significant damage or injury. this is video from nhk-tv network. it's swaying for about 30 seconds in tokyo. the initially quake was followed by a 6.3 aftershock. a small tsunami wave came on shore but the warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> the space shuttle "discovery" is about to wrap up its flying career when it lands in florida two hours from now. the shuttle and crew of six astronauts are on their way back to earth. they installed a new storage compartment to the space station. it's the most travelled. it will be at the smithsonian
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. moammer gadhafi said libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said action against bolivia was show real intention to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebels. >> a small tsunami along the...
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a senior u.s. officials have reduced flights over libya as they impose a no-fly zone over the country. >> feeling the pain of gasoline. city governments are feeling the crunch just as much as anyone else. nearby walnut creek, the city has a fleet of over 100 cars including police trucks and vehicles. nearly $800,000 is budgeted for fuel but if prices keep rising, that may not be enough. >> we estimated a little high. right now we're okay if gas prices get above $5, we are going to have to go back to council for more budget. >> and it's not known where council will get the extra money if they need to pay more for gasoline. >> all right. you drove this morning to work. i think i need to slow down a little, the roads a little wet and light showers and drizzle. >> the key was they were light but just enough to make the roads wet. show you what's going on as far as how much calmer it is this morning. look at the bay. how often do we see it looking like glass as we look from emeryville back to san franci
a senior u.s. officials have reduced flights over libya as they impose a no-fly zone over the country. >> feeling the pain of gasoline. city governments are feeling the crunch just as much as anyone else. nearby walnut creek, the city has a fleet of over 100 cars including police trucks and vehicles. nearly $800,000 is budgeted for fuel but if prices keep rising, that may not be enough. >> we estimated a little high. right now we're okay if gas prices get above $5, we are going to...
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it's expected to end up before the u.s. supreme court. >>> in japan a set back in efforts to restore power to cooling pumps at the fukushima daiichi plant. black smoke billowed out of unit three after the plant operator had restored circuits. officials say they don't know what is causing the smoke. they had hoped to restore power to cooling pumps within days. meanwhile, in tokyo, radiation levels are considered twice what is considered safe for infants. they were advising not to use tap water for drinking and making formula for babies. experts say infants are extremely vulnerable to radioactive iodine which can cause thyroid cancer but the current level doesn't pose an immediate health threat to children and adults. they say the estimates to the damage could top $300 billion. >> eric: back in the bay area we have gusty winds, but wait until mom. >> tomorrow is the biggest storm. i think that is going to be the case. here we are looking at the embarcadero where light rain is falling but not as heavy as it was falling earlier
it's expected to end up before the u.s. supreme court. >>> in japan a set back in efforts to restore power to cooling pumps at the fukushima daiichi plant. black smoke billowed out of unit three after the plant operator had restored circuits. officials say they don't know what is causing the smoke. they had hoped to restore power to cooling pumps within days. meanwhile, in tokyo, radiation levels are considered twice what is considered safe for infants. they were advising not to use...
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. >> the treasury announced sanctions of qaddafi's wife and four of his u.s. sons, getting the libyan leader to defect. abc news, washington. >> in his recorded weekly address, mr. obama promises to keep up the fight to pass the paycheck act which empowers women in their fight for equal pay. they earn an average of 75 cents for every dollar a man earns. >> that's why i was disappointed. the paycheck fairness act was blocked by just two votes in the senate. that's why i'm going to keep up the reforms in that bill. >> he feels deeply about that. he wants no limit to what they can achieve. teachers in mount diablo school district has reached an agreement to reduce 39 layoffs in the schools this year. the teachers agreed yesterday to take three unpaid furlough days by june 30th. their union plans to hold two public meetings and hold a vote by the end of the month. next year's contract which takes effect july 1st won't occur until september. they sent out 93 preliminary layoff notices for next year ahead of tuesday's state-mandated pink slip deadline. so many schoo
. >> the treasury announced sanctions of qaddafi's wife and four of his u.s. sons, getting the libyan leader to defect. abc news, washington. >> in his recorded weekly address, mr. obama promises to keep up the fight to pass the paycheck act which empowers women in their fight for equal pay. they earn an average of 75 cents for every dollar a man earns. >> that's why i was disappointed. the paycheck fairness act was blocked by just two votes in the senate. that's why i'm going...
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. >> president obama meets with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said actions is to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire. >> a 7.3 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami along the northeastern coast. this is video from japan's nhk television network. you can see the shaking as buildings swayed for as long as 3 seconds in tokyo. the initially quake was followed by a 6.3 magnitude aftershock. a small wave came ashore in japan but the specific warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> the space shuttle "discovery" is about to wrap up its flying career in three hours from now. the crew and astronauts are on their way back to earth. the 27-year-old "discovery" is nasa's oldest shuttle and the most travelled flying 39 missions. it will retire to the smithsonian institute for display. here is a photo from a central valley resident
. >> president obama meets with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said actions is to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire. >> a 7.3 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami along the northeastern coast. this is video from japan's nhk television network. you can...
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u.s. private sector added 200,000 jobs in march. >> meantime, a new report finds that beautiful people can cash in on their good looks. here is jane king with this morning's money scope report. >> good morning. it's true, economists say studies done beautiful people are happier and they say the economic benefits of beauty include better pay. lead researcher said he doesn't recommend treatments pliek like plastic surgery because it doesn't help. fda holding hearings on food coloring and possible relationship to behavioral problems in chin. also today, top mortgage bankers come into washington for face-to-face meetings with state attorney generals about a settlement on foreclosure mess. regulators may let people sell their homes less than their mortgage. if you need your toyota repaired you might want to do it fast. they are stopping to order replacement parts. it's. >> if you are looking for something cheap to do and kids are out of school for the week in april, try visiting some of the nat
u.s. private sector added 200,000 jobs in march. >> meantime, a new report finds that beautiful people can cash in on their good looks. here is jane king with this morning's money scope report. >> good morning. it's true, economists say studies done beautiful people are happier and they say the economic benefits of beauty include better pay. lead researcher said he doesn't recommend treatments pliek like plastic surgery because it doesn't help. fda holding hearings on food coloring...
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have government jobs and adp the private payroll processing company that 200,000 jobs added in the u.s. last month hiring frenzy in silicon valley and hiring at google and facebook and twitter. they say it's the strongest hiring period since the internet bubble ten years ago. happy workers at levi strauss they are putting together a settlement agreeing to pay $1 million in back wages to hundreds of employees. they say they are guilty of overtime and record keeping violations, specifically it misclassified several groups of workers as exempt from overtime. >> also adp is helping stocks as they prepare for the jobs report coming up this friday and bloomberg sill already li con index is trading up also. >>> the national parks will be free from april 16th to the 24th. you can celebrate with a quiet walk through one of best monuments in all of places in the world. >> thanks a lot. >>> some incredible video on the snowboarder who fell into a deep tree well on mt. shasta. his helmet camera captured the entire thing. james drummond was recording his run on mt. shasta when he tumbled landing up
have government jobs and adp the private payroll processing company that 200,000 jobs added in the u.s. last month hiring frenzy in silicon valley and hiring at google and facebook and twitter. they say it's the strongest hiring period since the internet bubble ten years ago. happy workers at levi strauss they are putting together a settlement agreeing to pay $1 million in back wages to hundreds of employees. they say they are guilty of overtime and record keeping violations, specifically it...
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a group gathered in pacific grove announced a partnership called the u.s. integrated ocean observing system or ius. it's led by no one. it will lift a veil of secrecy off the ocean. >> working in a vacuum is personally unsatisfying and professionally unsatisfying and all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight is revolutionary -- >> working together they can get a better picture of the ocean's health and create policies to protect it. in pacific grove, karina rusk, abc 7 news. >> scientists have discovered a if you seabird, the first new species found in 55 years. the sparrow black and white was discovered last month in a coastal area. the bird was likely missed by darwin when he sailed the same area a contract ago. so how big a deal is this? >> if we had won the lottery, we could not feel better. well, that's very exciting borough bird lovers there and everybody. let's check our forecast. >> we're going to keep slippers the next couple days because we have a storm moving in. they love it. let's go outside where we have a picture from emeryvil
a group gathered in pacific grove announced a partnership called the u.s. integrated ocean observing system or ius. it's led by no one. it will lift a veil of secrecy off the ocean. >> working in a vacuum is personally unsatisfying and professionally unsatisfying and all of a sudden have 100 times more information overnight is revolutionary -- >> working together they can get a better picture of the ocean's health and create policies to protect it. in pacific grove, karina rusk, abc...
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the suspect in the killing of two american airmen at the frankfort airport confess to targeting the u.s. military and says he acted alone. prosecutors say the shooting is investigated as islamic terrorism. two other people were wounded after open fire on troops. the accused suspect shouted out god is great in arabic before he began shooting. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo who comes from a family of difficult route is muslims. >> the nfl and players association face a deadline if they don't reach a deal on a labor contract there could be no pro football next season. more from washington where the two sides are meeting. >> at midnight tonight the current labor contract expires and looks like the team owners will move to lock out the players. that means no spring practice, no free agency deals and potentially no 2011 season. both sides have been meeting here in washington for over a week trying to avert the nfl's first workshop stoppage. the revenue is about $9 billion. the owners set aside $1 billion for their own expenses and the players receive about 60% of
the suspect in the killing of two american airmen at the frankfort airport confess to targeting the u.s. military and says he acted alone. prosecutors say the shooting is investigated as islamic terrorism. two other people were wounded after open fire on troops. the accused suspect shouted out god is great in arabic before he began shooting. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo who comes from a family of difficult route is muslims. >> the nfl and players association...
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u.s. auto sales numbers, they'll be starting to come out here in an hour or so. expected to be very strong, especially for february. ben bernanke appearing on capitol hill for his twice a year testimony on the economy. it gets underway here in about 15 minutes or so. we expect him to talk about and answer questions on the deficit, higher fuel prices, higher food prices and higher employment. we've got the dow, s & p up but the nasdaq is actually a little lower and the bloomberg index trading down slightly. noble energy, they are slightly lower as well, that's after gaining yesterday that won the country's first permit as your last april b.p. oil spill. >> all right, jane. thank you. >> did you tell jane what you paid for gas. >> i know. $4.25 for premium. it really did. thank you very much. a new target store opens this sunday on the oakland emeryville border. the leaders of both cities say the jobs and sales taxes needed more than ever before. technically the new store is located in oakland but the emeryville border is just a few feet away. both share the tax re
u.s. auto sales numbers, they'll be starting to come out here in an hour or so. expected to be very strong, especially for february. ben bernanke appearing on capitol hill for his twice a year testimony on the economy. it gets underway here in about 15 minutes or so. we expect him to talk about and answer questions on the deficit, higher fuel prices, higher food prices and higher employment. we've got the dow, s & p up but the nasdaq is actually a little lower and the bloomberg index...
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. >> today's congressional hearings will be held to discuss u.s. involvement in libya. nato officially took over operations. there has been new reports of civilian casualties as a result of allied air strikes. robert gates says political and economic pressures will drive him from power. there is a sign that he may be crumbling under pressure. a foreign minister defected to britain. >> kristen: more radiation from the japan disaster is being detected in this country. scientists have found trace amounts of bay area rivers and even milk but experts make it clear it's not dangerous. at u.c. berkeley, the presence of iodine that have made their way through the jetstream to these shores. good news is that iodine has a half-life of eight days. levels are so small that they are inconsequential. >> the radiation we do see is extremely small, thousand times less than what we normally see every day in the environment. >> they say they are not concerned and the radiation will be below detectable limits in less than a month. >>> a $320 million construction project is getting underwa
. >> today's congressional hearings will be held to discuss u.s. involvement in libya. nato officially took over operations. there has been new reports of civilian casualties as a result of allied air strikes. robert gates says political and economic pressures will drive him from power. there is a sign that he may be crumbling under pressure. a foreign minister defected to britain. >> kristen: more radiation from the japan disaster is being detected in this country. scientists have...
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ben bernanke in the hot seat amid inflation rising prices, u.s. debt and economic stimulus kicks off the twice a year economic report to congress. americans earning a d when it comes to understanding credit scores. a new survey says about 67% of people incorrectly think their age is used to determine their score. the majority of people don't know landlords and cellphone companies use credit stores how much to charge and whether to do business with them at all. i'm jane king with the bloomberg business report. >> all right. it is now 5:55. more news for you. california's lieutenant governor is entitled to an office in the state building in san francisco but lieutenant governor gavin newsom won't be using it. instead newsom has decided to share space with a south of market startup called the founder's den. it's a work space where entrepreneurs created by the founder of the website princester. it will cost about 10% what a regular office could cost in the city. homeowners who make significant energy efficient improvement to their homes can get up to
ben bernanke in the hot seat amid inflation rising prices, u.s. debt and economic stimulus kicks off the twice a year economic report to congress. americans earning a d when it comes to understanding credit scores. a new survey says about 67% of people incorrectly think their age is used to determine their score. the majority of people don't know landlords and cellphone companies use credit stores how much to charge and whether to do business with them at all. i'm jane king with the bloomberg...
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they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you. >> student and parents say they scrambled it together to channel their concerns into positive energy. we have a list of several organizations raising money for the earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. we have a link at www.abc7.com. >>> in other news caltrans crews will be back out earlier this morning near big sur where a mudslide closed the road indefinitely. the slide took out a 40-foot section of the two-lane highway 12 miles south of carmel. northbound traffic is closed at the bixby bridge and the cause of the sleird is unclear. there are no s
they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you....
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what the u.s. has done so far and why it wants to do less. >> eric: and update on britney spears concert, when tickets will be available and why it's >>> it's quiet across most of the country, flight arrival delays into philadelphia and with rain moving into san francisco, expect flight arrival delays into sfo. flight tracker can also let you know at www.abc7.com. >> eric: thank you very much. it's just about 4:50. nato ships are patrolling off of libya's coast as u.s.-led coalition forces carried out airstrikes over tripoli. president obama is facing new pressures from congress over the u.s. role in libya. emily schmidt has the latest. >> benghazi rebels are waving the flag of libya, the flag from the gadhafi's rule. it's proof that the no-fly zone is working. >> i no nightly news can't cover a humanitarian crisis but thankfully it didn't happen but it's important to remember that many, many libyans are safer today because the international community took action. >> nato is activating systems off
what the u.s. has done so far and why it wants to do less. >> eric: and update on britney spears concert, when tickets will be available and why it's >>> it's quiet across most of the country, flight arrival delays into philadelphia and with rain moving into san francisco, expect flight arrival delays into sfo. flight tracker can also let you know at www.abc7.com. >> eric: thank you very much. it's just about 4:50. nato ships are patrolling off of libya's coast as u.s.-led...
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u.s. military jet has crashed. they say the plane was not shot down. both crew members on board managed to eject before the plane crash. one crew member has recovered safely and the operation to get the other crew member is underway now. terry mcsweeney is gathering details and have an update coming up. >>> manpower the roads are wet. we'll get to the latest on our storm with mike. >> we are saying there is a window for clearing that road? >> that is about right now until 2:00 or 4:00. we do have scattered showers mainly over the east bay valleys down to the southern section of the santa clara valley. heaviest rain moving into the eastern section of alameda county, altamont pass, livermore you may run into a shower there. also south of san jose, right along 101, gilroy, that is where we're seeing a little light rain. one more shower in the northern parts of napa county. this is going to bring us heavier rain with a cold front. first, let's go over to megan to find out your morning commute.
u.s. military jet has crashed. they say the plane was not shot down. both crew members on board managed to eject before the plane crash. one crew member has recovered safely and the operation to get the other crew member is underway now. terry mcsweeney is gathering details and have an update coming up. >>> manpower the roads are wet. we'll get to the latest on our storm with mike. >> we are saying there is a window for clearing that road? >> that is about right now until...
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military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reached the cooling pool in building three. the safety agency raised the severity agency of the nuclear crisis from a 4 to a 5 on a 7 level scale. 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake and tsunami struck a week ago. >>> some dramatic video emerging from survivors that barely escaped the tsunami a week ago. this was taken in sendai. car and the people behind the camera were in a white taxi minutes earlier and it was floating away. they had others stranded in nearby trees and on top of cars. >> group of students in japan will return home today bringing memories of a brief visit to america and much needed supplies. lisa amin gulezian has our story. >> what can be more american than bowling as these host families want visiting students from japan to leave with. these eighth graders are returning to the unknown. they are from a town roughly 200 miles from the leaking nuclear power plant. >> i just want to ensure they are safe. >> the group of 20 left saturd
military fire trucks including one borrowed from the u.s. have reached the cooling pool in building three. the safety agency raised the severity agency of the nuclear crisis from a 4 to a 5 on a 7 level scale. 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake and tsunami struck a week ago. >>> some dramatic video emerging from survivors that barely escaped the tsunami a week ago. this was taken in sendai. car and the people behind the camera were in a white taxi minutes...
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a gunman shoulding in arabic shouted at u.s. troops in an airport in germany. >> the clock is ticking for the national football league. next the mid light deadline that could mean no football next season. >> the threat that charlie sheen's he is strained wife said he made against her that forced police to showowowowowowowowowo" >> welcome back. here's a look at our high temperatures across the country. wow! looks like spring is moving into the midwest, st. louis 62. mid-40s for seattle and portland and the cold is back in boston, 20 today, 31 new york. heading to phoenix, 80. everything is quiet. really no worries. we do have a little shower activity here and snow around minneapolis and chicago. if delays develop we'll have 'em, abc7news.com. >> 4:48 now. the bodies of two children were found stuffed into luggage in a south florida canal in the exclusive oceanside community of delray beach. divers are back in the water today searching for clues. a little girl was found in a duffel bag. a boy of unknown age was locked in a suitca
a gunman shoulding in arabic shouted at u.s. troops in an airport in germany. >> the clock is ticking for the national football league. next the mid light deadline that could mean no football next season. >> the threat that charlie sheen's he is strained wife said he made against her that forced police to showowowowowowowowowo" >> welcome back. here's a look at our high temperatures across the country. wow! looks like spring is moving into the midwest, st. louis 62....
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the steps the u.s. may take to try to end the fighting there. >> a team of seismic engineers from the bay area head to new zealand. next what they want to learn from that nation's devastating earthquake. >> new details of britney spears free bay area >> moderating in the northeast, 40 new york. heading to chicago. look at that. it's even above freezing in minneapolis. heading down to spring training, 79 in phoenix. let's take a look at delays and there aren't any. rain around chicago and a wintry mix around detroit. if any of those become delayed we'll let you know with our flight tracker at abc7news.com. >> it's 4:48 now. this just in from nasa television, a rocket that blasted off early this morning with an observation satellite doesn't have the speed to reach orbit. >> ignition of the forest rocket with glory. >> that's the blastoff from the air force base. at first it looked like all systems go with nasa reporting a normal liftoff but 15 minutes later the problem developed. nasa says it has a contin
the steps the u.s. may take to try to end the fighting there. >> a team of seismic engineers from the bay area head to new zealand. next what they want to learn from that nation's devastating earthquake. >> new details of britney spears free bay area >> moderating in the northeast, 40 new york. heading to chicago. look at that. it's even above freezing in minneapolis. heading down to spring training, 79 in phoenix. let's take a look at delays and there aren't any. rain around...
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami. no reports of anything damage or injuries. this is from nhk television network. as you can see the shaking and the building swaying for about 30 seconds. this is in tokyo. the initial quake -- you see the shaking -- was followed by an aftershock. the specific tsunami warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> along the atlanta coast communities from delaware up for massachusetts are bracing for more rain and more flooding today. the hardest hit may be new jersey where there's a state of new jersey. emily schmidt has the lates
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43...
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. >> the u.s. ambassador to the united nations says qaddafi is disconnected from reality. >> delusional. >> they had frozen $30 billion in libyan assets. the united nations says it's too dangerous for international aid agencies to assess the need in libya. the next best option is delivering medicine and food to neighboring tunisia and help refugees who have crossed the border. nomar says he's been betrayed by the united states because he says president obama is misinformed. >> astronauts from the space shuttle "discovery" are ready to leave the international space station in less than three hours from now. they'll install a 20 foot long chamber filled with supplies. it's gone 7 times as a temporary cargo taker but this time it's staying. the astronauts are unpacking a human noid robot and will be tested as a potential astronaut helper. "discovery" will now last an extra day and end next tuesday. >> like having the weather man cover it, that wouldn't be bad. >> it's a good thing to face. >> you'll t
. >> the u.s. ambassador to the united nations says qaddafi is disconnected from reality. >> delusional. >> they had frozen $30 billion in libyan assets. the united nations says it's too dangerous for international aid agencies to assess the need in libya. the next best option is delivering medicine and food to neighboring tunisia and help refugees who have crossed the border. nomar says he's been betrayed by the united states because he says president obama is misinformed....